State law requires manufacturers that offer for sale or sell new
computer equipment in or into Texas to offer consumers a free
recycling program and be on the TCEQ
list of computer-equipment manufacturers. Please read this
information about the list
of computer-equipment manufacturers.
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Certain manufacturers own more than one brand of computer
equipment. The list includes the names of manufacturers and the
brands of equipment they own as reported in their recovery plans to
the TCEQ.
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Manufacturers are only required to collect and recycle computer
equipment purchased by individuals primarily for personal or
home-business use.
Commercial, government, and nonprofit customers should check with
their manufacturers, local retailers, and local charities to see
what options are available to them for upgrading, donating,
refurbishing, or recycling used computer equipment.
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Manufacturers are only required to collect and recycle their own
brands of computer equipment, not brands owned by other
manufacturers. Nonetheless, some manufacturers may choose to offer
recycling for brands other than their own.
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If you own computer equipment with no brand name or made under a
brand name that is not listed, you can check the manufacturers' Web
sites to see which manufacturers will accept other brands. Or you
can consider
other recycling options (PDF). (Help with PDF).
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While some of the manufacturers listed already offer or will
offer collection and recycling programs before Sept. 1, 2008, the manufacturers are not
required to do so until that date. Any programs prior to Sept. 1
may not yet be compliant.
The manufacturers may not have the details about their
programs posted until Sept. 1, 2008, or the program they offer for
Texas consumers may change at that time.
